Honolulu District Science & Engineering Fair (HonSEF)

A huge congratulations to our student scientists for being promoted to States from the Honolulu District Fair. They will compete against the top projects at the Hawaiʻi State Science & Engineering Fair on April 1st-2nd.

Kian S. placed 1st for the THIRD year in a row, securing a spot at the International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) in Columbus, Ohio in May.

Here are the full results from HonSEF:
🌱Anaya G. (8) – Top 25 in Junior Division; Promoted to States
“Comparison of the Effects of Compost on Plant Growth”

💅Amelia S. (10) – Top 6 in Senior Division; Best in Category – Behavioral & Health Sciences
“Studying the Psychology of Onychophagia and Developing a Strategy for Biting Prevention & Strengthening”

🌊Dava W. (11) – Best in Category – Earth & Environmental Sciences
“The Ecological Mysteries of Opheodesoma spectabilis: Seasonal Trends, Habitat Preferences, and Climate Responses”

🪸Natalie C. (11) – Best in Category – Plant Sciences
“Use of eDNA for Identifying Native and Invasive Algae at the Intertidal Benches in Hawaiʻi”

🧫Kian S. (12) – 1st Place Overall; Best in Category – Environmental Engineering
“Exploration of Marine Derived Extracts as Ethical, Sustainable, and Cost-Effective FBS Substitutes”